A former homeless family of four has received a newly refurbished vehicle from 1Collision County Line and MetLife through the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program. The keys to the 2006 Honda CRV were presented to the family on June 5 at 1Collision County Line’s facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
“This family is a great example of the effort it takes to recover from homelessness and return to stable housing,” said Kathleen Christenson-Fisher, executive director of Family Promise Washington County.
LeeAnn Petri and her family first received help in October 2014 from Family Promise of Washington County, which provided shelter and support to the family for 10 weeks until they were able to move into their own home in Hartford.
“Reliable transportation is something many of us take for granted, but, for families who do not have this luxury, it can be a daily challenge,” said Jim Keller Jr., from 1Collision County Line. “We are proud to partner with MetLife to ease this burden for this deserving family.”
The National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program has collision repair and rental car rental car companies collaborate with insurers to repair and donate recycled vehicles to families and service organizations in need. MetLife donated the 2006 Honda CRV, which was refurbished by 1Collision County Line team members who volunteered their time. Vehicle parts were also donated by 1Collision County Line, Nik’s Auto Parts, David Hobbs Honda and Premier Auto Glass.
